Looking for an exciting space to host your next event? Look no further than the National Mall, which serves as one of D.C.'s most unique spaces—and one of the largest. The Arts and Industries Building is the second-oldest Smithsonian building and is a National Historic Landmark. The building includes four halls—north, south, east, and west—that intersect in a central Rotunda. The space is perfect for daytime events, receptions, seated dinners, and much more. Evening events can also be enhanced by incorporating the adjoining Enid A. Haupt Garden.
Buzz
Host a seated dinner or standing reception in the dramatic setting of the best preserved example of 19th-century “exposition” or “World’s Fair” architecture in America.
Memorable Moments
Built in time to host the Presidential Inaugural Ball of 1881, this was the first building dedicated solely to the exhibit of Smithsonian collections.
Affiliations
Special Event Sites Marketing Alliance
Council of Protocol Executives
Destination DC
Buzz
Host a seated dinner or standing reception in the dramatic setting of the best preserved example of 19th-century “exposition” or “World’s Fair” architecture in America.
Memorable Moments
Built in time to host the Presidential Inaugural Ball of 1881, this was the first building dedicated solely to the exhibit of Smithsonian collections.
Affiliations
Special Event Sites Marketing Alliance
Council of Protocol Executives
Destination DC
Venue Capacity
| Space | Max. Reception Capacity | Max. Seated Capacity | Sq. Feet | Floor Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotunda | 200 | 120 | ||
| North Hall | 500 | 300 | ||
| South Hall | 500 | 300 | ||
| East Hall | 500 | 300 | ||
| West Hall | 500 | 300 | ||
| Garden Terrace | 800 |
